Glaucoma in dogs
Pressure inside the eye rises to damaging levels, harming the retina and optic nerve. It causes a painful, red, often cloudy or bulging eye and can lead to rapid, permanent blindness. It is a veterinary emergency.
Breeds commonly associated with Glaucoma (9)
81
American Cocker Spaniel13.3 yr · medium
70
Basset Hound12.5 yr · medium
59
Bouvier des Flandres11.3 yr · large
63
Chow Chow12.1 yr · medium
75
Dandie Dinmont Terrier12.8 yr · small
65
Flat Coated Retriever11.7 yr · large
93
Shiba Inu14.6 yr · small
86
Welsh Springer Spaniel14.0 yr · medium
84
Welsh Terrier13.8 yr · small
Related eye conditions
Note. Breed associations are compiled from RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA and are indicative, not a diagnosis or veterinary advice. Browse all conditions or the breed directory.